Vulnerability identifier: #VU72746

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 4.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-0223

CWE-ID: CWE-200

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Gitlab Community Edition
Universal components / Libraries / Software for developers
GitLab Enterprise Edition
Universal components / Libraries / Software for developers

Vendor: GitLab, Inc

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to excessive data output by the application. A remote attacker can retrieve release descriptions via the API, even if the release visibility is restricted to project members only in the project settings.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Gitlab Community Edition: 15.5.0 - 15.9.1

GitLab Enterprise Edition: 15.5.0 - 15.9.1

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External links
http://about.gitlab.com/releases/2023/03/02/security-release-gitlab-15-9-2-released/

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.